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MA55 ALK

2012 Lexus Ls

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,887 mi
Last recorded59,887 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ls61,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA55 ALK
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 59,887 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 59,887 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2025 56,770 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 52,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres and perishing also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted covering components

nearside front tyre at 3mm tread

Fail 25 Nov 2023 52,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam taped unit and lamp came on, advise further checks (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres and perishing also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted covering components

nearside front tyre at 3mm tread

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 45,848 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 34,765 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 31,886 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 31,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 30,967 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 26,119 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,678 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside eadges

Pass 2 Oct 2015 12,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus Ls?

Based on 8,968 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 35
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MA55 ALK is a 2012 Lexus Ls in Black with a 4,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 61,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Ls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA55 ALK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Ls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MA55 ALK is a 2012 Lexus Ls, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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